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Read: Tourists cancel trips to South Africa due to sudden rise in xenophobia
Tourists cancel trips to South Africa as xenophobia surges. Prof. Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS)): “Removing undocumented migrants is completely impossible. Something dramatic will happen, it could even be violence.” READ on Yle. [Credit: Yle. NOTE: Article title translated to English]
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PODCAST: Why South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests Aren’t Going Away
Thousands joined anti-migrant protests on 30 June 2026, watched over by a massive police contingent deployed to prevent violence. The rallies, marking the culmination of weeks of protests that displaced thousands, were mostly peaceful, bar a few isolated incidents. Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society, Wits University) explains the underlying dynamics: “Anti-migrant…
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READ: “The poor against the poor”: in South Africa, undocumented immigrants are victims of xenophobia (Translated)
“The poor against the poor” – SA’s undocumented immigrants are victims of xenophobia. Prof. Landau (ACMS): “These movements have never been spontaneous. They are organised by leaders seeking power.” READ on France24 [Credit: Oupa Nkosi, Reuters. NOTE: Aticle Title translated to English]
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READ: Migration expert calls for better understanding, humanitarian aid post-June 30
“June 30 has passed but damage is done. People are displaced, stuck at borders. They need immediate humanitarian aid.” – Prof. Landau (ACMS) “The problem is not immigration, it’s lack of planning & investment.” READ the article on TimesLive. [Credit: TimesLive]
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PODCAST: Why South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests Aren’t Going Away
Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society, Wits University) explains the dynamics behind the ongoing mobilisation: “South African sentiments are heightened, at migrants and at the issues faced every day: insecurity, joblessness. Local Government Elections are coming up, and migrants are being scapegoated.” Since 1994, immigration has always been an issue in South…
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VIDEO: 30 June 2026 – What Happens Next?
What happened on 30 June 2026 raises significant challenges. Thousands marched, violence erupted, and foreign nationals fled for safety. The aftermath is uncertain. Prof Loren Landau: The deeper concern: these vigilante groups may be rewarded with de facto governance, shifting power away from the state and into the hands of those willing to use violence.…
